Sentence examples for difficult to assert from inspiring English sources

Under Soviet rule the Kyrgyz found it difficult to assert themselves as a separate national entity.

It's difficult to assert that, given the ups and downs of his career.

In these circumstances it's difficult to assert strong leadership and claim the right to be defending the national interest.

And yet it is difficult to assert the importance of freedom in 2012 without people raising a range of caveats: do we mean unregulated freedom to exploit?

"Rural women especially will find it very difficult to assert their rights against these courts," said Sizani Ngubane of the Rural Women's Movement.

Did we have good enough preparation?" Early on, Warlick said she found it difficult to assert herself with Summitt, the pioneer and legend, sitting on the bench.

Computer makers had said that the provision made it more difficult for them to assert their patent rights against Microsoft, a view partly acknowledged in a recent deposition by Richard Fade, a Microsoft senior vice president.

Everton boss David Moyes says a "new breed" of owner has made it difficult for managers to assert their authority at a club.

This week a federal appeals court issued a ruling that will make it very difficult for Intellectual Ventures to assert a patent it had sued Ericsson for infringing.

Before Comey was fired, he reportedly had a difficult time trying to assert the bureau's independence from the White House.

It might be difficult to begin asserting your true self, but it will be worth it.